The Nigeria Machine Tools along the new Ikirun road, in Osogbo, Osun State is better resuscitated and prepared to collaborate with Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke led administration to boost food production in the State.
This was part of the issues discussed during a courtesy visit of the company’s engineers, led by Engnr. Hamza Danlami Yusuf to the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo in his office on Friday 9th February 2024.
According to Nigeria Machine Tools, some of the areas of collaboration with the Osun government which is in the interest of Osun people, were extensively discussed in the course of the interactive session.
One of the areas identified included the collaboration on sourcing for agricultural equipment like tractors and generators to power farm machineries for farmers, to boost food productivity across Osun State.
The equipment, especially tractors, are to be assembled for Farmers Cooperative Groups and varying Local Governments, boosting food production in the length and breadth of the State.
According to the team, another area of partnership is the Cashew Processing Factory set up by the company that is due to be commissioned in few weeks, which is capable of generating 500 direct jobs and thousands of indirect job engagements for the people of Osun State.
Another lofty agenda of the company presented is the Industrial Training Programme where Osun people can obtain industrial skills to increase MSMES and Industrial development.
While responding, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Jenyo appreciated the team for their timely visit and pledged to pay a working visit to their company in no distant time.
According to the Commissioner, “Osun is lucky to have you with this lofty opportunity at this critical phase of our country’s economy, to bring succour to the plights of our people, most especially on food production and job security. These will go a long way to heal the wounds of the good people of Osun State, in no small measure”.
“By GOD’s grace, I shall pay a working visit to your company very soon to seal some of the agreements made in the course of your submission”.
“The administration of the people’s Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is determined to ease the affairs of all it’s citizens and will not relent in doing so”, the Commissioner added.
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